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Back to School with Teich Toys & Books

Here are a few fun things from Teich Toys & Books for your little scholar during this exciting back-to-school season!

These colorful kid-size canvas backpacks by STATE make a fun statement. They feature a main storage compartment with supply organizers, key clip and iPad pocket, a zippered front pocket and velcro side pockets. $55

This clever picture book by Su Ganz-Schmitt will prepare young explorers to boldly go where they have never gone before: Planet Kindergarten. Hilarious and confidence-boosting, this exciting story will have new kindergarteners ready for liftoff. $16.99

The double-sided child's natural maple easel by Beka includes a built-in paper holder and two large 24x24" art surfaces (chalkboard and washable magnet board). The Easel comes assembled and ready to use. Made in the US. $145

The Doodle Case can be used as a diary, notepad, timetable and sketchbook. It's machine washable, so your kids can express themselves and get creative. Comes with a set of 10 double-ended wash-out pens. $20

The manny and simon wooden bus is brightly painted and comes with 7 peg people who sit nicely inside and can be removed for endless hours of imaginative play. Made in the US. $50

With this science kit you can explore states of matter, chemistry, polymers, and phosphorescence. Make glow in the dark gel that flows, stretches, bounces and much more! $22

Wood and hydraulics combine into a robotic kit that can be built in a hour. Everything you need to build is included: precut wood pieces, plastic hydraulics and easy to follow instructions. $35

The school bus artwork for this Maple Landmark jigsaw puzzle is printed directly onto plywood to limit wear-and-tear from lots of play. Comes with a drawstring pouch for storage. Made in the US. $18

Monster gel pens not only write well, they snap together too, hand in monster hand. Featuring a medium sized, smooth black ink, these pens will be a go-to for fun writing. Set of 4 pens. $10